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My WIC Card.USING YOUR WIC CARD CHECKING OUT AT THE REGISTER.Set up your 4-DIGIT PIN by calling 1-833-566-5248. REGISTER your WIC Card in the My Minnesota WIC App. (See page 3.) Benefits last for 30 DAYS then expire; unused items do notcarry over to the next benefit period.The first few times, keep it SIMPLE and do WIC-only transactions.Keep your WIC Card SAFE. Future benefits are addedto the same card. . Let the cashier know if this is the FIRST TIME you're usingyour WIC card in that store. Use your WIC Card FIRST, before other forms of payment. Coupons, store loyalty cards, and other special offers are ALLOWED. Rain checks and substitutions are NOT ALLOWED. BEFORE YOU SHOP If you enter your PIN incorrectly 4 times, your card will beLOCKED. Call 1-833-566-5248 to reset your PIN. If the cashier gives you a MIDPOINT RECEIPT showing whatthe WIC card will pay for, review it carefully BEFORE approvingyour WIC purchase.l Plan to SHOP EARLY in the benefit period.Choose a WIC authorized store. Ask your WIC Clinic for a store near you. Use the My Minnesota WIC App store locator.Check your food Account Balance and EXPIRATION datesusing one of these ways: My Minnesota WIC App Receipt from your last WIC purchase A balance inquiry printed at the store's Customer Service Desk Call 1-833-566-5248 for your account balance The Account Balance from the WIC Clinic.WHILE YOU SHOP lScan foods with the FOOD FINDER to make sure they arein your food benefits (except fresh produce).oz.doz.con.pkg. ouncedozencontainerpackagePACKAGE SIZES.MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAMlb.qt.1/2 gal.gal.1 gal.1 pound 16 oz.quart 32 oz.half gallon 64 oz.gallon 128 oz.2 half gallonswww.health.state.mn.us/wicA sk the cashier toREMOVE any non-WICitems that you don't wantto pay for.I f a food item DOESN'TSCAN as WIC-allowed,there is nothing thecashier can do to allow it.YOU should share withWIC staff: - A LL receipts fromthe transaction.(Some stores have 5 receipts!) The simplest way to use your fruit and vegetable benefits is tochoose UNPACKAGED PRODUCE that you bag yourself.Y our account balance might show these common PACKAGE SIZES:I f a food item is missing,press "NO" and check to seeif that item is WIC-allowedand included in your currentbenefits.-P ICTURES of the itemsyou're trying to buy thatwere not deducted fromyour card. Check for WIC-allowed brands by using this SHOPPING GUIDEor the Food Finder in your MY MINNESOTA WIC APP.Buy what you NEED. You don’t have to buy all yourWIC foods at one time. l. .Receipts differ between stores.MINNESOTA WIC-ALLOWEDFOOD BRANDS.Not all WIC-allowed food brands are listedin this Shopping Guide. Use your My MinnesotaWIC App to check if a food is allowed andavailable in your food benefits.MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM2www.health.state.mn.us/wic

My WIC App.Available for download from the App Store and Google Play.HOW TOFruits Vegetables.Fresh.REGISTER Any variety W hole, cut, bagged S alad mixtures with dressing, Organic OK Party trays, fruit basketsor packaged.You can register multiple devices. If you get a new phone, you will need to re-register.DO NOT BUYnuts, cheese, etc.or salad bar items Spices or herbs like parsley,cilantro and basil Dried fruit and vegetables Decorative fruitand vegetablesSelectSettings.1 2Tap onRegister.3Enter the WIC Household ID(written on the back of the card), Last 10Digits of the card, and an Account Name. To register More than One Household, follow Steps 1-3 for each account.S elect the account arrow to Switch to Another Accountin both the Benefits and Food Finder screens. HOW TOFrozen. A ny variety S ingle or mixed plain I tems with added sugar, O rganic OK Items with added pasta,fruits and vegetablesDO NOT BUYbutter, fat, oilrice, sauce or cheeseUSE THE APP.This App may not work if WiFi or cell service is limited.BENEFITS.Your Account Balance updates each time foods are purchased with your WIC Card.food benefits are listed1. Select3. Remaining2. SelectBenefits.by Start and End Dates .Current.FOOD FINDER.Use the Food Finder to check if the food is WIC-allowed and included in your benefits.1234.Select Food Finder.Select Scan UPC OR Enter UPC.Scan UPC barcode on package OR Enter entire UPC.You will receive one of the following Messages:.IF THE COST of yourfruits and vegetablesIS MORE than yourAccount Balance,you can PAY THEDIFFERENCE with cash,SNAP or a credit/debit card.DO NOT USE theFOOD FINDER for freshfruits and vegetables.MESSAGES.1.SelectMessages.2.Be notified aboutexpiring Food Benefits.MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM33.Be notified about upcomingand missed WIC Appointments.www.health.state.mn.us/wicMINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM4www.health.state.mn.us/wic

WHOLE GRAIN ITEM.If your benefit balance shows (16 oz) WIC-allowed Whole Grain Item you can buyBread OR Brown Rice OR Oats OR Tortillas OR Pasta.Bread.WHOLE GRAIN ITEMTortillasWHOLE GRAIN ITEM.16 oz package (1 lb).DO NOT BUY. Organic Rolls, buns, pita breadWIC-allowed brands include:WIC-allowed brands include:WholeWheat.Best Choice.Best Choice.Bimbo.Whole Wheat.Cub Foods.Whole Wheat.Whole Wheat.Family Choice.Whole Wheat.Food Club.Hy-Vee.Great Harvest.Whole Wheat.Whole Wheat.Midwest Bakery.Whole Wheat.Stone GroundWhole Wheat.Very Thin Sliced SoftWhole Wheat.Brown Rice.Whole Wheat.Whole Wheat.Mission.Our Family.Whole Wheat.Whole Wheat.Chi-Chi’s.Don Pancho.La Banderita. Market Pantry.Whole Wheat.Whole Wheat.EssentialEveryday.White Corn.La Burrita.La Perla.Whole Wheat.Best Choice.Corn.White Corn.White Corn.Corn.Fareway.DO NOT BUY. Organic Wild rice Specialty rice like basmatiFood Club.Frescados.La Banderita.Hy-Vee.Corn.Corn.White Corn.Mission.Our Family.Corn.Corn.DO NOT BUY. Organic Steel cut Instant oatmeal packets.WIC-allowed brands include:(Can be purchased as cereal)Los Maizales.Corn.Extra ThinYellow Corn.Pasta.QuickOld Fashioned Oats.Hy-Vee.Whole Wheat.WHOLE GRAIN ITEM P lain rolled oats onlyTIPWhole Wheat.Fareway.Whole Wheat.CornWhite Corn.16 oz package (1 lb).Mom’s BestEssentialEveryday.Our Family. P lain.Great Value.Whole Wheat.WHOLE GRAIN ITEM16 oz package (1 lb).Any brand.OatsFrescados.Whole Wheat.Whole Wheat.Village Hearth.Whole Wheat.Don Pancho.Whole WheatFajita Style.Fareway.Whole Wheat.Pepperidge Farm. Pepperidge Farm. Sara Lee Classic. Sunny Brook.Chi-Chi’s.Whole Wheat.Whole Wheat.Food Club.Whole Wheat. Organic Wraps, flat bread, pita bread Hard shell tortillas or taco shells.16 oz package (1 lb).100 % whole wheat.DO NOT BUYBest Choice.Old Fashioned Oats.Whole grains are only allowed in 16 oz packages.Look for 1 lb (pound) or 16 oz sizes.MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM5www.health.state.mn.us/wicYellow CornWhite Corn.WHOLE GRAIN ITEM.16 oz package (1 lb).100% whole wheat.Any brand. A ny shape OKMINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM6DO NOT BUY. Organic Pasta made fromrice, quinoa, flax, cornor vegetableswww.health.state.mn.us/wic

MilkCheese.gallons or half gallons.8 or 16 oz package only.DO NOT BUY.Any brand. Pasteurized.You can only buy the exact type of milklisted on your WIC Account Balance.Milk options include: C ow's milk L actose-free milk P owdered milk Evaporated milk G oat milk - Never use goat milkfor infants under 1 year.Allowed goat milk brands:n Poplar Hill quarts Chocolate orsticks or twists Low-fat, reduced fat,fat-free or low sodium OKmilknn Milk in glassnnbottlesnnM eyenberg evaporated in cansEQUAL nnSilk.PacificFoods. Deli or imported Muenster Parmesan, Romanocheese Mozzarella Provoloneor goat cheese SwissDO NOT BUY. Organic Artificial sweeteners Pasteurized Any flavor Greek OKsuch as sucralose(Splenda) or aspartame Yogurt with more than40g sugar per cupSilk.Original.Original.Plain.Plain.Ultra Soy.Refrigerated. Shelf-stable.Plain.Shelf-stable.HalfQuarts.Quarts. Monterey JackAny brand. Light or fat-freeHalfGallons. Farmer32 oz containers only.DO NOT BUY.beveragesHalfGallons.peppers or otherfoods Colby Organic Flavored soyOriginal.Plain.Refrigerated. Added seasonings, Cheddar. WIC-allowed brands include:Original.Plain.Refrigerated.curds or gratedcheeseYogurt.GreatValue. Sliced, diced, cubes,TWO 8 oz (0.5 lb) packages EQUAL ONE 16 oz (1 lb) package. (1) gallon.Soy Beverages8thContinent.cheese foods, cheesespreads or VelveetaWIC-allowed cheese includes:(mixtures of these OK).or milk with addednutrients (otherthan Vitamin Aor D)n O rganic American, processed Pasteurized Shredded, block, string,flavored milkMeyenberg quarts or half gallonsAny brand. Specialty milknTWO (2) half gallons Organic Peak powderedDO NOT BUY.If your WIC Account Balance lists Low-fat / Nonfat Yogurt,make sure you see these wordson the front of your yogurt container.Gallons.Twin PacksOK.Tofu.12 to 16 oz package. Organic OK Unflavored plain, any texture Refrigerated or shelf-stableDO NOT BUY. Added fats, sugars,oils, sodium orseasonings WIC-allowed brands include:n Azumayan Franklin Farmsn Housen Ichibann MinnTofuMINNESOTA WIC PROGRAMn Mori-nun Nasoyan WestSoyn Wildwood7www.health.state.mn.us/wicEggsmedium, large, extra largeor jumbo.Any brand. P ackages of 1 (one)dozen only Plain, white chicken eggsMINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM8DO NOT BUY. O rganic, pasteurizedor fertile eggs Brown eggs E ggland’s Best orother specialty eggswww.health.state.mn.us/wic

Cereals.12 oz package or larger sizeFA. High in folic acid. W. Whole grain. 5 . Whole grain with 5 grams of fiber. GF. Gluten free.HotCereal.WIC-allowed brands include:ColdCerealCOCOWheats.28 oz.Cheerios.Multi GrainCheerios.Kix.Honey.Kix.W. GF.FA. W GF.W.W.Wheat Chex.Corn Chex.Rice Chex.Grape-Nuts.FA. W.W.5 .GF.GF.FA. 5 .Whole GrainHoney Crunch.FA. W.Vanilla Bunches.With Almonds.HoneyBunchesof Oats.FA. W.FA.FA.HoneyRoasted.GreatGrains.FrostedMini Wheats.5 .FA. 5 .Banana NutCrunch.Cream ofWheat.Cream ofRice.5 .GF.18 oz .Whole Grain.28 oz .Original.StoreBrandCerealHoneyBunchesof Oats.Original.28 or 36 oz.Chocolate.W.Wheaties.HoneyBunchesof Oats.12 oz.11.8 oz.Individual Packets Individual PacketsOriginal Flavor. Original Flavor.Malt-OMeal.Berry Berry.Total.HoneyBunchesof Oats.QuakerMalt-O-Meal.Instant Grits. 28 or 36 oz.W.Kix.Cream ofWheat.Whole Grain.QuakerOatmeal.14 oz.WIC-allowed varieties include:Bran Flakes, Toasted Oats/Tasteeos,and Instant Oatmeal Packets.Original.Cereals in packages smaller than 12 oz are not allowed.If you have fewer than 12 oz of cereal left in your benefits,you will not be able to use them.Use this guide to get the most cereal.FrostedMini Wheats.Little Bites.CornFlakes.RiceKrispies.Crispix.Special K.OatmealSquares.Brown Sugar.FA. 5 .FA.OatmealSquares.Life.5 .W.Cinnamon.MiniSpooners.5 .MiniSpooners.Crispy Rice.Plain Frosted.Strawberry Cream.Malt-O-MealOnly.FA. 5 .FA. 5 .FA. GF.MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM9www.health.state.mn.us/wicEXCEPTION11.8 oz instant oatmeal is the only cerealallowed below 12 oz.MINNESOTA WIC PROGRAM10www.health.state.mn.us/wic